eLearning is electronically enabled learning. It uses the internet and other electronic resources to enrich face-to-face lectures and other traditional teaching methods.

The University uses Blackboard as its primary e-learning tool.

To use e-learning effectively you need to:

• Be prepared  for the role
• Manage student expectations online (e.g. you need to let students know how and when you will participate online and what your response time for feedback on their questions and assessment will be)
• Be aware of netiquette
• Be familiar with online communication mechanisms
• Know how to facilitate discussions online 
• Know something about assessment & evaluation online
• Know where you and your students can get training on how to use online resources e.g. the Library
• Remember that the level of computer literacy among your students may vary widely  - some may need your support in this environment